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Trip from Derry Village, NH to Canaan, NH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

73.6 mi

119 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Derry Village, NH

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Canaan, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Canaan, NH covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Route 4, Main Street, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on U.S. Route 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.8 miles from Derry Village, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Canaan, NH covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 73.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 93

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
33.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 4

Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
5
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | Canaan Street

Turn right onto Canaan Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Derry Village, NH and Canaan, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Boscawen.

Plymouth

9.7 mi in | ~17m | via I 93

Boscawen

33.3 mi in | ~45m | via US 4

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Route 4 13 mi 21m
Main Street 10.6 mi 20m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
I 93 7.1 mi 8m
Styles Bridges Highway 6.4 mi 7m
Old Turnpike Road 5.4 mi 9m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.2 mi 6m
High Street 5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: U.S. Route 4 — 13 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Canaan, NH.

1

Start on this road

73 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass

80 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

153 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

169 ft · 9 sec · Tsienneto Road
7

Turn right onto NH 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road
8

Continue on NH 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
9

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 North
10

Merge onto I 93

5.2 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
13

Continue on I 93

6.4 mi · 7 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Take the exit onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4
Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto US 4

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
16

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto US 4

115 ft · 1 sec · King Street
18

Continue on US 4

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 4

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
20

Continue on US 4

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
21

Continue on US 4

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
22

Continue on US 4; NH 11

2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
23

Turn right onto US 4

10 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
24

Continue on US 4

7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
25

Continue on US 4

2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 4
26

Continue on US 4

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Church Street
27

Turn right onto Canaan Street

413 ft · 11 sec · Canaan Street
28

Arrive at destination

Canaan Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.8 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 73.6 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canaan, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Derry Village, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Derry Village, NH

This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Derry Village, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 4 for about 13 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.8 mi from Derry Village, NH · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canaan, NH

The final approach into Canaan, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Canaan, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $10 near mile 73.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.85 one way

$23.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.04 $26.07
premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.19
diesel $5.61 $16.25 $32.50

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71
Old Turnpike Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.73 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Derry Village, NH

Evening in Derry Village on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canaan, NH

Evening in Canaan on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Canaan, NH covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 4, Main Street, Everett Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Derry Village, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 73.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Derry Village, NH and Canaan, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Boscawen.

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